Name: Calcium Carbonate-¹³C | Ca¹³CO₃ - China Isotope Development
Price: 100.00 CNY
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Description

Product Name: Calcium Carbonate-¹³C | Ca¹³CO₃

CAS: 287389-46-2

Purity: ≥99.0%

Enrichment: 97.5 atom % ¹³C ~ 99 atom % ¹³C

Product specifications: 1 g, 5 g, 10 g, 25 g, 100 g.

Main use: Main use: Healthcare (bone metabolism tracing, calcium absorption kinetics, osteoporosis diagnosis), Scientific Research (stable isotope tracer for life/environmental sciences), and Pharmaceutical Industry (synthesis of ¹³C-labeled drug intermediates for R&D and metabolism studies).

Availability: In Stock

What is Calcium Carbonate-¹³C (Ca¹³CO₃)?

Calcium Carbonate-¹³C (Ca¹³CO₃) is a molecule of calcium carbonate in which the carbon atom of the carbonate group is the carbon-13 isotope (¹³C) rather than the more common carbon-12 (¹²C). It is a white to off-white, odorless powder or crystalline solid at room temperature, insoluble in water but reactive with acids to release carbon dioxide gas.Its molecular weight is approximately 101.08 g/mol (ordinary Ca¹²CO₃: ~100.09 g/mol).This small mass difference makes ¹³C-labeled calcium carbonate an exceptionally useful non-radioactive stable isotope tracer for tracking carbon atoms through complex chemical, biological, and environmental systems.

Certificate of Analysis

Component	Unit	Specification
CaCO₃ Chemical Purity	%	≥99.0
¹³C	atom %	97.5 ~ 99

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What are applications of Calcium Carbonate-¹³C (Ca¹³CO₃)?

Calcium Carbonate-¹³C (Ca¹³CO₃) is a highly versatile stable isotope tracer. Because the ¹³C isotope is non-radioactive and can be easily detected by advanced instruments, it serves as a critical tool across medical, scientific, and pharmaceutical fields.

1. Healthcare & Medical Research

Bone Metabolism Tracing: It is used to track bone turnover and remodeling processes. By monitoring the ¹³C label, researchers can precisely study how calcium is deposited into or released from the bone matrix.
Calcium Absorption Kinetics: Used to analyze the rate and efficiency of calcium absorption in the gastrointestinal tract.
Disease Diagnosis & Drug Efficacy: Plays a crucial role in aiding the diagnosis of skeletal diseases such as osteoporosis, and in evaluating the efficacy of new drugs designed to treat bone loss.

2. Scientific Research & Analysis

Stable Isotope Marker: Acts as a stable isotope marker for tracing experiments and mechanistic research in both life sciences and environmental sciences.
Environmental & Carbon Cycle Studies: In environmental science, it is used to trace carbonate sedimentation, study ocean acidification, and track carbon cycling in ecosystems.
Biomineralization: Helps researchers understand how organisms (like corals or shellfish) utilize carbon and calcium to build their shells and skeletons.

3. Pharmaceutical Industry

Synthesis of Labeled Intermediates: Used as a fundamental carbon source for synthesizing ¹³C-labeled drug intermediates.
Innovative Drug R&D: Supports the research and development of innovative drugs by providing labeled building blocks.
Metabolic Mechanism Research: Enables the tracking of drug metabolic pathways (DMPK) in the body, helping pharmaceutical companies understand how a drug is broken down and excreted.

Why Choose Our Calcium Carbonate-¹³C (Ca¹³CO₃)?

High Purity & Stability: Consistent high isotopic purity grades (≥99 atom % ¹³C) and high chemical purity (≥98.0%) protect your tracer studies, synthetic reactions, and analytical processes from isotopic dilution or contamination-related failures.
Reliable & Stable Supply: We offer better supply security and scalability compared to traders and middlemen who depend on others for stock.
Lower Total Cost of Ownership: Direct supply = competitive price + fewer rejections + less downtime + higher yield. You save money where it matters most—not just on the product price.
Full Traceability & Compliance: Complete production traceability and international certifications that meet the demanding requirements of research and biomedical industries.
Technical Expertise: In-depth manufacturer expertise to support your specific application—not just selling chemicals, but helping you use it optimally and safely.

Packaging & Delivery Options

Standard Package: 1 g, 5 g, 10 g, 25 g, 100 g.
Customized packages available.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is Calcium Carbonate-¹³C (Ca¹³CO₃) ?
A: It is a special type of calcium carbonate powder. The carbon inside it is a natural, slightly different kind of carbon (Carbon-13) that can be easily detected by special laboratory machines. This makes it very useful for tracking.

Q2. What is it mainly used for?
A: It is used in medical research, industrial testing, and general scientific studies. Researchers use it to track how carbon moves and changes in different processes, such as studying how the body handles carbon or how carbon cycles through the environment.

Q3. Is it natural or radioactive?
A: It is completely natural and not radioactive at all. Carbon-13 is naturally found in all living things and everyday materials. We simply concentrate it to make this product.

Q4. How should it be stored?
A: It must be kept in a securely sealed container. You should store it in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from moisture, acids, and direct sunlight.

Q5. Is it safe to handle?
A: It is generally considered safe to handle with normal laboratory precautions. It is not classified as a highly toxic or dangerous material. However, avoid breathing in the dust and wear basic protective equipment such as gloves and a mask, as with any fine powder.

Q6. Is it bad for the environment?
A: It is not a fluorinated gas and is not classified as a hazardous environmental pollutant. It should be handled carefully to avoid unnecessary dust release, and solid waste should be disposed of according to local regulations.

Q7. Are there special rules for shipping it?
A: It is not classified as a dangerous good for transport. It is shipped as a general chemical product (Packing Group III) in sealed containers with moisture-proof protection.It does not require special hazardous materials logistics.

Q8. How long does delivery usually take?
A: If the product is in stock, we can usually arrange shipment within a few business days. The exact delivery time depends on your location and customs clearance for international orders.

Q9. Why is it useful for research?
A: It acts like a tiny “tracking tag.” Because special machines can easily see it, scientists can follow exactly where the carbon goes during tests without disturbing the process.

Q10. Why choose this instead of regular calcium carbonate?
A: You only choose this if you need to track the carbon. It is not safer or more dangerous than regular calcium carbonate—it is just easier for machines to detect. If you don’t need to track carbon, regular calcium carbonate is enough.

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